In fact a shoujo with extra pepper, Raise wa Tanin ga Ii does have moments when it rises above the mud of the average romcom, but more than anything it makes you ask – what the flower is wrong with female oriented romance manga? (I’ll have to go into minor spoilers to explain my point.)
The description sounds as if the masochism of the male lead is the problem, but in fact it’s the only thing that makes him survivable. What we’re supposed to swoon over into Raise wa Tanin ga Ii is actually a clinical psychopath in his full animalistic glory – naturally devoid of
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empathy, egoistic, two faced and manipulating, plus also violent and thriving in Yakuza. (There’s glorification of mafia, yeah, but it’s par for the course in anime and manga at this point.) All of these qualities are underlined in the manga itself, it’s not my interpretation, mind it. And sure, the dude is entertaining to watch when he shows his true colors and, interestingly, is the best written part – he fits in his shady environment perfectly, he is consistent in his disturbing logic. The effort to make him ever cooler leads to scenes that feel suitably dirty and dark. As a character design he would work even without shoujo discount. Actually, showing warped personalities of underworld heirs is what this manga manages well. When it does just that it’s very much okay to good, but it unfortunately doesn’t stop at that.
The heroine, on the other hand, feels extremely fake, because the author fell into the many pits of shoujo heroine construction – like the need to make her relatably ignorant, which goes against her yakuza background, and the need to make her dependent, which makes it unclear why she is so special. Her part of the story is inconsistent, stilted (she lays claims to having power and resources she doesn’t have) and, frankly, stupid - at one point she sells her kidney to get back at the male lead for his words, and we’re supposed to roll with it. (Don’t worry, it isn’t even a major plot point, just a major turn off.) She doesn’t have a plan, she doesn’t have a goal, I don’t want to cheer for her. She may be beautiful, unpretentious and headstrong, but just sometimes and every second shoujo heroine is nowadays. Even with shoujo discount she fails. Sure, black humor happens because of the contrast, but enormous plotholes weren’t a requirement.
The clash is the most obvious in relation to sex. Our buff psychopath genius is fittingly sexual, which is a pleasant surprise. While the female main character is, of course, a virgin, because of course (the tautology is not a typo). How is she going to fill the role he expects of her? Is she even prepared to withstand him? The manga just skips this, the heroine simply either blushes or is baselessly confident, whatever the author needs at the moment. The elephant in the room is the question of why she even needs all these problems and what will make her able to control a mentally ill powerhouse with criminal connections. What makes her think she can survive, if she even thinks (she doesn't as it seems)?
I know, I know, you want to say that it’s just manga. And I agree, knowing the state of things in women’s genres, I expected plot issues and glorified abuse, but my brain cells fire up from time to time – and then reading this becomes painful. A psychopath is the logical conclusion of the perennial rough around the ages male lead in the acute need of sacrificial “saving”. But he’s also the antithesis, because he cannot give love back. The only love story that should be happening here is love for survival, which means running away. This would’ve been a much better plot.
The art won’t be for everyone, but it grows on you and changes. Initially it seems somewhat oldschool, with angular eyes, cartoonish proportions, lack of roundish moe - right until it doesn’t, because it jumps in quality to almost photorealistic. This usually happens for semi naked male bodies, tattoed and injured. Dangerous men, rugged and painted on, suited and casual, hurt, but making those fake assuring smiles are, after all, the point. The main female lead is also a special kind of sultry beauty.
According to translators, western fans wouldn’t even be able to appreciate the amount of references and effort put into showing yakuza – but at least we can appreciate the well planned housing, nightlife shots and atmospheric luxury items. Backgrounds are not the focus, but quite rich for a character-centered story.
In the end Raise wa Tanin ga Ii made me sad. I felt bad that this kind of story is supposed to be attractive. A toxic dangerous unhealthiness swirls under comedic antics and fanservice specials.
Despite the official demographic Raise wa Tanin ga Ii isn’t a work for adults, for them it would be too inconsistent in writing and stupidly problematic in premise. The content in it is not suitable for minors either, and I can’t recommend in good faith a manga that whitewashes crime, illness and criminal stupidity to vulnerable readers. Girls have enough of that in fanfiction as it is. But if you’re conscious about the pitfalls, the muscly backs with dragons on them are nice to look at and the handsome psychopath can give you those pleasant goosebumps you used to feel in Dexter. The art feels fresh too. I have mixed feelings, leaning on no, but then I am saving pages for pics… It's the middleground. And it means a 5/10 on my scale.
Alternative TitlesJapanese: 来世は他人がいい More titlesInformationType: Manga
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Published: Aug 25, 2017 to ?
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Your Feelings Categories Jul 26, 2019
In fact a shoujo with extra pepper, Raise wa Tanin ga Ii does have moments when it rises above the mud of the average romcom, but more than anything it makes you ask – what the flower is wrong with female oriented romance manga? (I’ll have to go into minor spoilers to explain my point.)
The description sounds as if the masochism of the male lead is the problem, but in fact it’s the only thing that makes him survivable. What we’re supposed to swoon over into Raise wa Tanin ga Ii is actually a clinical psychopath in his full animalistic glory – naturally devoid of ... May 10, 2019
If you are looking for a «love story» different from the typical ones, this is the right place!
That's because you won't find a (perfect) love — you will find a story that is completely different from the usual school dramas. Raise wa Tanin ga Ii may seem boring if you only read the first chapter, and that's understandable; it starts with a typical arranged marriage between the future heirs of two Yakuza clans. If you're thinking about dropping it after reading just the first chapter: STOP, STOP, STOP!!! You'll be missing out on a magnificent story, which gradually gets more and more interesting starting from ... Aug 14, 2018
Everyone should read till chapter 2 before deciding whether to continue.
The story is really not what I expected it to be at all. Firstly, the main draw are the two protagonists - both are charismatic and have a great, but twisted dynamic that is so exciting to watch unfold. The heroine, Yoshino, is a badass even though she doesn't physically fight and she is literally the opposite of what I thought she'd be. At the beginning, she is seemingly naive and rather out of her depth upon moving to Tokyo, but she quickly turns that impression on its head by the end of chapter 3. ... Feb 17, 2023
SMASH. The author is giving us a full on BUFFET.
If you want to read a manga that’ll make you down bad, you’ve come to the right place. Most mangas these days tend to have the female protagonist fall for the love interest first. So if you’re looking for something different, you’re in luck. Not only that, but the female is an ABSOLUTE BADDIE. If someone messes with her, she fights back twice as hard. If you’re looking for a manga that contains any of these: Yakuza trope, enemies to lovers trope, strong female lead, simp worthy men, action with romance ... Sep 3, 2024
There’s a twist in the first chapter that cemented Yoshino as my number one favourite female protagonist, and the more I read, the more sure I am she’ll be keeping that spot for a long time. When she doesn't completely defy cliche heroine tropes, she’s putting her own spin on them. She never makes herself smaller for the men around her, and I'm always cheering her on to stand above all the garbage thrown at her.
It's hard to root for her love interest, on the other hand, but that honestly is what makes this story so incredibly interesting. He’s genuinely terrible, which adds to ... Oct 27, 2022
I found this on a manga stack about yandere MLs because red flag but my favorite color is red. In my opinion, ML is not yandere, rather not in line on the usual yandere troupe. HOWEVER, HE'S MORE F'ED UP THAN THAT. The chemistry between the two is so unromantic yet it works. He' more of a piece of shart but the plot gets thicker that you get sucked into it and wonder what kind of thing he will do next. Then you pair him up with also hard headed woman. SHE IS A GIRL BOSS. She actually stands up for herself and doesn't get
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Jan 9, 2023
Although it’s still ongoing, “raise wa tanin ga li” has become one of my top favourite manga’s of all time. You might be familiar with the mangaka of haru no noroi which is another soul touching work of their’s. While this work is more towards a dark romantic comedy genre and definitely not for the faint hearted due to some gore/violence content.
Summary: Yoshino and kirishima are grandchildren of yakuza leaders in Osaka and Tokyo, respectively who had promised their grandchildren’s hands to one another. So we see the fl, yoshino, moves to Tokyo in kirishima’s residence…and events happen.. It may seem to be one of ... Dec 26, 2018
I absolutely adore this manga; the art is unique, the main female is strong willed with a unique and enjoyable personality and the 'love interest' is a trainwreck of crazy that you can't help but watch.
Chapter one isn't the best clue in to how the rest of the manga is going to be, while it sets the path for where the manga is going I'd recommend going through to the end of chapter two to determine if you want to continue reading- as by then the characters have been laid out fully. The art style is unique and helps the story a lot by ... Dec 5, 2020
The story is not to my liking. I don't get why this has garnered high scores, especially the plot.
The art is cute though. I like it. The character? Kirishima (male lead), i dont get what the author wants me to think about him. Twisted? Alright. When i dropped this, i had a hint that maybe he was just pretending after all. I haven't had the chance to know since i dropped the story. The Female lead, from chapter 2-from being a normal lady who gets scared witnessing a morbid scene--she just instantly flipped into a strong willed woman who is brave enough to sell her kidney ... Feb 24, 2019
for a high school romance-related, the plot is pretty great.
at first, it feels weird and dull but after reading it for a few chapters, I found it surprisingly good! a short summary: it's about two yakuza's boss that wants to have some kind of an alliance between the family, they're having their grandchildren to be in a political-engagement partner. the kids look normal at first, it turned out both of them quite twisted. the gentlemen-honor-student boy turned out to be an asshole psycho-jackass. and the pretty normal girl actually a strong badass lady. then the girl dares herself to go through the marriage with the psycho-boy so she could ... Sep 9, 2018
Hello hello! I'm rewriting my review. I'm at chapter 10 currently and I LOVE IT. Summary: You'll love this manga if:
You're into possessive guys, almost to the point of yandere-ish. You love strong female leads You're into mafia and if you're into good art (okay it's subjective but) I think Raise wa Tanin ga Ii is slowly getting more readers and I'm glad! You might not like it if there's a lot of dialogue. Story- I'm probably really biased because I'm SUPER into mafias, bounty hunters and assassin love stories so it's an 8. Both the main characters are from mafia families and are supposed to marry each other in ... Apr 16, 2024
i really enjoyed this manga! it's still ongoing, but i randomly stumbled across it on pinterest, and then binged the entire series in a day. i love the crazy dynamic between the female lead and the male lead, and the yandere qualities he has. also the action is cool and all, but it's so cute seeing the slice of life moments of the two main characters or the differences between them because one is from osaka and one is from tokyo. also, i like this one much more than firefly wedding, which i think is a similar manga, but this one has more meat and
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Jun 8, 2020
“An outsider is better in the afterlife” --- An interesting find that was a must read for me by the second chapter. An actual “not your typical romance” that’s just as enjoyably messed up as the pair involved. If this had more attention and official translations, this would be a hit for sure!
Story, (8/10): I don't know why I thought this was going to be a comedic shoujo romance at first, but I quickly found that this was more of a dark romance seinen with hints of comedy. The writing can come off as clunky at times (maybe because of the translation that I read). ... Jan 17, 2021
Since it's ongoing I can't tell my opinion about the whole thing but so far so good. As some people before me already mentioned, whoever plans to drop this manga after reading the 1st chapter - DON'T. You will miss a lot. This manga is not the usual (school) romance, it's not even focused on school, there are way more details to the personal stories of all characters and I can't wait to see what's behind the messed up mind of the ML because I'm sure there's more to it. I love the female lead, she's the funny yet strong type which has her personal
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Feb 28, 2024
So so so... how am I gonna do this review ... I'll be honest, I don't know, BUT still I wanted to give my impression on this Manga.
What I noticed after I finished the last uploaded chapter ~ 38 (my favourite one, ehehe) ~ is, for this manga to be enjoyed, you need to take your time and maybe take pauses. This manga is full of action - not in the sense of the genre despite a lot of fight sequences - but rather, there's happening so much rapidly in a row, it is very easy to accidentally skip some pivotal points. I got ... |